Community Safety Enforcement Officer


Company:	Chesterfield Borough Council
Salary:	from £33,119 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chesterfield, S40 1LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Reference: CBC26085

Salary details: £33,119 to £35,570 per annum

Job term: fixed term until March 2028

Appointment type: full time

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday with some evening working)

Location: Chesterfield town centre

Department: Community Safety

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

We are looking to recruit a community safety enforcement officer to join our dedicated multi-agency team working in Chesterfield town centre, alongside Derbyshire Police and a range of partner organisations.

This is a highly visible and rewarding role focused on keeping our town centre safe, welcoming, and well-managed. As a community safety enforcement officer, you will:

conduct high visibility patrols across the town centre

engage positively with businesses, residents, and visitors

address anti-social behaviour and support vulnerable individuals

issue fixed penalties and support problem solving approaches

contribute to joint operations with police and partner agencies

support community safety initiatives and local intelligence gathering

This role operates on a shift pattern, which includes some evening and weekend work to ensure we have the right presence at the right times.

We are looking for someone who is:

confident, approachable, and resilient

able to work independently and as part of a busy multi agency team

skilled at building positive relationships with partners and the public

professional, calm under pressure, and solutions focused

in possession of a full driving licence

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to complete and pass police vetting.

If you want to make a real difference in your community and thrive in a role that’s varied, dynamic, and people focused, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have advice about how to write your cover letter.

Closing date: 1 November 2026

Provisional interview date: to be confirmed

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